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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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